Looking for a Hevy alternative?
Honest comparison first: Hevy is a good app, and if it fits how you train you should keep using it. Here's where it shines, where Buffro is different, and how to pick.
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What Hevy does well
Hevy is one of the best pure workout loggers around: fast set entry, a clean interface, a social feed for training with friends, and a genuinely generous free tier. Its Pro subscription is also among the cheapest in the category.
At the time of writing, Hevy Pro is about $2.99/month, $23.99/year, or a one-time lifetime purchase, with a free tier limited in routines and custom exercises.
Buffro vs Hevy
| Feature | Buffro | Hevy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free to download and track. BUFF Pro unlocks the AI features. | Free tier; Pro ~$2.99/mo or ~$23.99/yr |
| AI coach | Yes: Ro, a chat and in-workout coach | No open-ended chat coach; Hevy Trainer builds programs for Pro users |
| AI physique scan | Yes: AI body scan with physique score | No |
| AI food scan / nutrition | Yes: AI meal scan from a photo | No nutrition tracking |
| Offline logging | Yes: fully offline logging | Yes |
| Exercise library | 1,000+ exercises with video demos | 400+ exercises |
| Gamification | Strength ranks per exercise and muscle group | Social feed, PRs |
| Training with friends | Workout Buddies for private connections, ranks, and streaks | Public-style social feed and following |
| Platforms | iOS and Android | iOS, Android, web, Apple Watch, and Wear OS |
Competitor details verified 2026-07-31; pricing and features can change.
How to pick
Stick with Hevy if
- You mainly want a public-style social feed and to follow friends' workouts.
- You want the cheapest possible Pro subscription or a lifetime license.
- You only need logging and do not need nutrition or AI coaching.
Try Buffro if
- You want a coach that answers questions mid-set, not just a logbook.
- You want workouts, nutrition, and body tracking in one app.
- You want AI extras: physique scanning, meal scanning, and an AI program builder.
- You'd rather train with friends privately. Workout Buddies shares ranks and streaks only with people you approve.
FAQ
Is Buffro a good Hevy alternative?
If you like Hevy's logging but want AI coaching, nutrition tracking, and physique scanning in the same app, yes. If all you want is a social workout feed, Hevy remains excellent at that.
Can I track workouts offline in both apps?
Yes. Both Buffro and Hevy support offline workout logging that syncs when you reconnect.
Does Hevy have an AI coach?
Hevy now offers Hevy Trainer, a Pro feature that builds a workout program from goals and preferences. It is not the same as Buffro's open-ended Ro chat and in-workout coaching.
Which is cheaper?
Both are free to start. Hevy Pro is cheaper than BUFF Pro and now includes Hevy Trainer for program generation. Buffro Pro instead bundles Ro's open-ended coaching with workout generation, physique scanning, meal scanning, and nutrition tools.
Can I train with friends in Buffro like in Hevy?
Yes, but privately. Buffro's Workout Buddies connects you with people you approve by code or invite link. It shares strength ranks, streaks, and activity, but never your exact sets, weights, or photos. Hevy's model is a more public social feed.
Sources and verification
Feature and price claims were checked against these first-party sources. Store prices can vary by country, platform, promotion, and tax.